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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279,588.43, 3,419,381.96 and 859,312.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279,588.43, 3,419,381.96 and 859,312.37 is: 1,288,968.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279,588.43 : 3,419,381.96 = 859,312.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279,588.43/3,419,381.96 = 859,312.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279,588.43x = 3,419,381.96 × 859,312.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279,588.43x = 2,938,317,194,589.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,317,194,589.37/2,279,588.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288,968.29

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